| Make
|
Brabus |
| Model |
Ultimate
High Voltage Concept |
| Concept
year |
2009 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Power
source |
electric |
|
The electric drivetrain was developed
through a collaboration between Brabus
and Tesla |
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The BRABUS Ultimate High Voltage is obviously based around
the Smart Fortwo, a car Brabus has had previous experience
in tuning - but usually to improve its performance credentials,
not its green ones. First revealed at the 2009 Geneva
Motor Show as a concept car named Smart Fortwo BRABUS
Electric Drive the car came with limited details. But
in September '09 Brabus revealed some extra information
which helps explain what's going on underneath the bodywork.
The Brabus Ultimate High Voltage is Powered by a lithium-ion
battery mounted under the floor and electric motors developed
through a collaboration with Tesla Motors. Using this
full electric power source the car can hit 62 mph (100
km/h) in 9.8 seconds - easily fast enough to keep pace
with the common family car.
The performance is due to to a relatively light overall
weight (electric cars always struggle with weight due
to the heavy batteries) and an impressive peak torque
figure of 280 Nm. And because it's coming from an electric
motor all that torque is available from 0, yes 0, rpm.
To give the Ultimate High Voltage Concept a bark to go
along with its bite Brabus have fitted the car with a
speaker system which can simulate engine sounds similar
to American V8 engines or racing cars.
The Brabus Ultimate High Voltage features a few exterior
modifications to go with its new drivetrain including;
LED daytime running lights, wider arches, new side skirts
and 18-inch wheels with transparent Plexiglas covers -
this is to improve the aerodynamics and increase efficiency.
The Interior, which for the concept was finished in white
leather, features a special display monitor mounted in
the center console for monitoring the drivetrain performance
and remaining range.
Now that Brabus has taken the time to produce a second
version of their electric powered Smart Fortwo based concept,
there's an increased chance the company could move the
vehicle from concept to production. |
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